I wouldn't be, because I think Jeff Fisher would rather have a dominant defense over a dominant offense if he could only have one.

If he could only have one (dominance on O, or dominance on D), you're probably right. However, I'm hoping he prefers both. The longer our O can stay on the field, the more our D rests, while the opposing team's O is riding pine and therefore not scoring. Consistent three & outs by any team's offense, will result in wearing said team's defense no matter how good their players are. Eventually they'll be worn to a frazzle, and start giving up big plays and points ..

At this particular time, we don't have much on O except for Sam and Steven. I'd say acquiring skill players for our O is certainly a huge priority. Compared to our offense, I'd venture that our D is currently more dominant. (Long, Quinn, Mikell, Finnegan, James L. etc,)

The criteria (IMO) for the Rams (i.e. Fisher and Snead) should be which player at #6 represents the most value for the Rams overall. Since we don't know how the Rams' board is stacked, no one can be sure where any particular position on O or D will be addressed. For all we know L&F (Les & Fish) may really like some of the receivers projected to go in later rounds, and be content to wait until the 2nd or 3rd rds to address that position. If Blackmon & Claiborne were still available at #6, then we'd know for sure, but the odds of that happening are probably 100 to 1.

I'd be very surprised if the Rams took Claiborne with Blackmon still on the board

I would be very surprised as well. Fisher knows where his bread is buttered and that's at the QB position. He knows he has an elite QB that needs help ie blocking and weapons. So with that in mind if both Claiborne and Blackmon are available when it's our pick I would be very surprised if we passed on Blackmon.

I'm tending to go that way as well, Beers. There's not a lot of late 1st round quality corners, but there seems to be a glut of receivers who could be there at #33. I think it ends up coming down to what we want in a receiver. Do we want a speed threat on the outside, a big target, or a sure handed, quick receiver? Blackmon gives up a couple inches, as well as pure speed, to some of the guys who will be there at the end of the first, but he has had a history of making huge catches and using his quickness to get big plays after the catch.

Barring another team trading up (which I can't picture), Blackmon will fall to us @ 6. It seems that Kalil is a lock for Minny @ 3, and I don't see Mike Holmgren taking a receiver that high. That dude never drafts receivers that high, and I don't think he will pass on Richardson for Blackmon. Tampa has their #1 WR and they need too much help to get another one. After the Bucs select Claiborne or Richardson, Blackmon will be all ours.

Look at my sig. That's what we used to have. Other than when we rented Brandon LLoyd for 10 weeks, we haven't had half the talent that either one of those men possessed since they left. Enough is enough. We have a pristine Cadillac sitting in the garage, now let's go out and get some quality parts for it.